Method and kit for tie-dyeing

Abstract

Methods and kits are provided for tie-dyeing various materials. A garment or other object is soaked using water or a different liquid, excess water is removed, the object is gathered and tied, and at least one dye is applied to the object. The dyed object is then placed in a heat-resistant container and heated in a heat source such as a microwave. This allows the dye to set more rapidly than via conventional means.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for tie-dyeing an object comprising:
 soaking the object;   removing excess liquid from the object;   gathering and tying at least one portion of the object;   applying at least one dye to the object;   placing the object in a container;   placing the container in a heat source; and   heating the container and object to set the dye more rapidly than via conventional means.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the heat source is a microwave. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the container comprises polypropylene. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the container is configured to include a reservoir, the reservoir configured to hold a substance to help keep the object damp during the heating process. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the container is configured to elevate the object off the floor of the container. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the container is configured to receive a drop-in liner. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least one dye comprises a monochlorotriazine dye. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least one dye comprises a dichlorotriazine dye. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one of the at least one dye further comprises sodium carbonate and/or sodium bicarbonate. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one of the at least one dye further comprises salt. 
     
     
         11 . A kit for tie-dyeing an object comprising:
 at least one dye;   at least one device for maintaining a gathered portion of the object together; and   a heat-safe container.   
     
     
         12 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the container is microwave-safe. 
     
     
         13 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the container comprises polypropylene. 
     
     
         14 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the container is configured to include a reservoir, the reservoir configured to hold a substance to help keep the object damp during the heating process. 
     
     
         15 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the container is configured to elevate the object off the floor of the container. 
     
     
         16 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the container is configured to receive a drop-in liner. 
     
     
         17 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein at least one of the at least one dye comprises a monochlorotriazine dye. 
     
     
         18 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein at least one of the at least one dye comprises a dichlorotriazine dye. 
     
     
         19 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the at least one of the at least one dye further comprises sodium carbonate and/or sodium bicarbonate. 
     
     
         20 . The kit of  claim 19 , wherein the at least one of the at least one dye further comprises salt.